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Google Pixel Smartphones

Codename	Sailfish (Pixel), Marlin (Pixel XL)
Developer	Google
Manufacturer	HTC (contract manufacturer)
Series	Pixel
First released	October 20, 2016; 25 days ago
Availability by country	October 4, 2016 (preorder) October 13, 2016 (preorder)
Predecessor	Nexus 5X, Nexus 6P
Type	Smartphone
Form factor	Slate
Dimensions	Pixel: H 143.8 mm (5.66 in) W 69.5 mm (2.74 in) D 8.5 mm (0.33 in) Pixel XL: H 154.7 mm (6.09 in) W 75.7 mm (2.98 in) D 8.5 mm (0.33 in)
Weight	Pixel: 143 g (5.04 oz) Pixel XL: 168 g (5.93 oz)
Operating system	Android 7.1 "Nougat"
System on chip	Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 (MSM8996 Pro)
CPU	2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz quad core 64-bit ARMv8-A "Kryo" Cores
GPU	Adreno 530
Memory	4 GB LPDDR4 RAM
Storage	32 GB or 128 GB, UFS 2.0
Battery	Pixel: 2,770 mAh Pixel XL: 3,450 mAh
Display	Pixel: 5 in (130 mm) FHD AMOLED (441ppi) Pixel XL: 5.5 in (140 mm) QHD AMOLED (534ppi) All models: 2.5D Corning Gorilla Glass 4 100% NTSC Color Space 100000:1 contrast ratio 24-bit depth/16.77 million colours
Rear camera	12.3 MP Sony Exmor IMX378 1.55 µm pixel size f/2.0 aperture Phase-detection Autofocus + Laser Autofocus HDR+ Processing HD 720p (up to 240fps) FHD 1080p video (Up to 120 FPS) 4K 2160p video (Up to 30 FPS) Electronic Image Stabilization (Sampling gyroscope at 200 Hz)
Front camera	8 MP Sony Exmor IMX179 1.4 µm pixel size f/2.4 aperture HD 720p video (Up to 30 FPS)
Connectivity	North America: GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: B 1/2/4/5/8 CDMA2000: BC0/BC1/BC10 TDS-CDMA: N/A FDD LTE: B 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/29/30 TDD LTE: B 41 Rest of the World: GSM: Quad-band GSM UMTS/WCDMA: B 1/2/4/5/6/8/9/19 CDMA2000: BC0 TDS-CDMA: B 34/39 FDD LTE: B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/21/26/28/32/ TDD LTE: B 38/39/40/41
Other	IP53 Proximity/ALS Accelerometer+Gyrometer Magnetometer Pixel Imprint (fingerprint sensor) Barometer Hall effect sensor Android Sensor Hub
Website	madeby.google.com/phone/

Pixel and Pixel XL are Android smartphones designed and marketed by Google. They were announced during a press event on October 4, 2016, and serve as Google's launch devices for Android 7.1 Nougat. The Pixel and Pixel XL are the first smartphones as part of the Google Pixel line.

Development

Google previously co-developed flagship Android devices through the Nexus program, which were designed to be "reference" devices for the Android platform for other OEMs to use as a guide for their own, but retained internal similarities to other devices made by their respective partners. Under new hardware head Rick Osterloh, formerly of Motorola Mobility, Google initiated development of an ecosystem of in-house products and platforms, including the Google Home ecosystem, Google Assistant, and Google Daydream. Osterloh stated that "a lot of the innovation that we want to do now ends up requiring controlling the end-to-end user experience". As such, unlike the Nexus devices, the Pixel was designed by and is marketed as being a Google product; although the company used HTC as a contract manufacturer, Google has stated that the Pixel is not based on any existing HTC device.

Specifications

Hardware

Pixel uses an aluminum chassis, with a glass panel on the portion of the rear housing the camera and "imprint" fingerprint sensor. The phones have a USB Type-C connector supporting USB 3.0, for power and data exchange. The industry standard 3.5mm headphone jack is included, which allows standard headphones or audio output without the need for an adapter. They both use the Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 system-on-chip, with 4 GB of RAM. The two models are differentiated by screen and battery size; the standard and XL versions feature 5 in (130 mm) 1080pAMOLED and 5.5 in (140 mm) 1440p AMOLED displays respectively and the XL's battery has over 20% more capacity. Both models are offered with either 32 GB or 128 GB of UFS 2.0 internal storage.

Pixel features a 12.3-megapixel rear-facing camera, which uses an f/2.0 aperture, and a Sony IMX378 sensor with 1.55 μm pixels. The camera uses a digital image stabilization system tied to the phone's gyroscope and motion sensors at a sampling rate of 200 Hz. To improve capture speed, 30 frames are continuously captured per second while the camera is active. When a photo is taken, up to 10 of these frames are composed to form a single image.

Software

The device ships with Android 7.1 "Nougat". It integrates with Google Assistant, and provides live technical support services integrated into the OS. Similarly to Nexus devices, it receives Android updates directly from Google. Pixel also supports the Google Daydream virtual reality system. All Pixel smartphones include unlimited full-resolution Google Photos backup for the life of the device.

Release

In the United States, Pixel is exclusive to Verizon Wireless and Project Fi, but also available direct-to-consumer via Google's online store or from Best Buy. In the United Kingdom, they are available direct-to-consumer via Google's online store, and through EE, and Carphone Warehouse. In India, they are available for pre-order from 13 October from Flipkart, Reliance Digital, and Cromā.

Variants

Pixel

Model	FCC id	Carriers/Regions	CDMA2000 bands	GSM bands	UMTS bands	LTE bands
G-2PW4100	NM8G-2PW4100	US	800/1900	Penta	850/900/1700/1900/2100	FDD 1-5/7-8/12-13/20/25-26/28 TDD 41
G-2PW4200	N/A	International	N/A	Penta	800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	FDD 1-5/7-8/12-13/18-21/26/28 TDD 38-41

Pixel XL

Model	FCC id	Carriers/Regions	CDMA2000 bands	GSM bands	UMTS bands	LTE bands
G-2PW2100	NM8G-2PW2100	US	800/1900	Penta	850/900/1700/1900/2100	FDD 1-5/7-8/12-13/20/25-26/28 TDD 41
G-2PW2200	N/A	International	N/A	Penta	800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	FDD 1-5/7-8/12-13/18-21/26/28 TDD 38-41

Reception

The Pixel and Pixel XL received generally positive reviews. Dieter Bohn of The Verge said the Pixel smartphones are "...easily the best Android phones you can buy" and gave the product a 9 out of 10, praising its long battery life and Google Assistant integration. However, Bohn did not like its pedestrian design and lack of waterproofing. Matt Humrick of Anandtech praised the camera being flush with the body, but was critical of the price since Nexus fans assumed there would be a more affordable option. Chris Velazco of Engadget praised the build quality, camera, and performance, but criticized the expensive price, and lack of proper water-resistance present in rivals, such as the iPhone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy S7. Writing for Ars Technica, Ron Amadeo said of the phone, "[it has] unbeatable software and support with a great camera, wrapped in a familiar exterior."